What are the main factors that influence a Category Development Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Category Development Manager's salary?

A Category Development Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $114,980 for beginners, reaching about $117,429 at mid-level, and approach $122,339 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Category Development Manager?

Category Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Category Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $137,299, California $136,779, Massachusetts $134,956. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Category Development Manager roles make?

Salaries for Category Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Category Manager: $306,694; SVP of Category: $280,550; Category Directory: $181,500; Category Senior Manager: $147,690; Category Leadership Manager: $130,204.

Category Development Manager Salary in Utah

How much does a Category Development Manager make in Utah?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Category Development Manager in Utah is $118,748 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, a Category Development Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,813
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,183 to $128,727
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,832

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Category Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,727	$10,727	$2,476	$62
Average	$118,748	$9,896	$2,284	$57
25th Percentile	$105,183	$8,765	$2,023	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Category Development Manager Salaries

A Category Development Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Category Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Category Development Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $114,980
Early Career (1-2 years): $115,545
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,429
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,690
Expert (over 8 years): $122,339

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Category Development Manager	$114,980
Intermediate Level Category Development Manager	$115,545
Senior Level Category Development Manager	$117,429
Specialist Level Category Development Manager	$119,690
Expert Level Category Development Manager	$122,339

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How Do Category Development Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Category Development Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $137,299.
California: $136,779.
Massachusetts: $134,956.

District of Columbia $137,299 California $136,779 Massachusetts $134,956 Washington $134,460 New Jersey $134,410 Alaska $134,236 Connecticut $132,525 New York $131,831

Hawaii $129,611 Rhode Island $128,569 Maryland $127,863 Minnesota $126,895 Colorado $126,523 Illinois $126,399 Oregon $125,928 Delaware $125,581

New Hampshire $125,363 Virginia $124,874 Pennsylvania $123,448 Nevada $122,729 North Dakota $122,493 Michigan $122,121 Wisconsin $121,985 Vermont $121,712

Texas $120,955 Maine $120,906 Arizona $120,831 Ohio $120,745 Georgia $119,604 Indiana $119,033 Wyoming $118,922 Utah $118,748

Iowa $118,674 Kansas $118,079 Louisiana $117,905 North Carolina $117,843 Missouri $117,818 Florida $117,334 Montana $117,074 Nebraska $116,826

Kentucky $116,690 South Carolina $116,194 Tennessee $115,884 Idaho $115,760 New Mexico $114,854 Oklahoma $114,656 Alabama $113,924 South Dakota $112,697

Arkansas $112,027 West Virginia $111,667 Mississippi $110,589

Top Paying Cities for Category Development Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Tremonton: $114,879
Fielding: $114,879
Garland: $114,879

Tremonton, UT $114,879 Fielding, UT $114,879 Garland, UT $114,879 Grouse Creek, UT $107,699 Honeyville, UT $114,879 Hooper, UT $116,491 Howell, UT $114,879 Huntsville, UT $115,636

Hyde Park, UT $114,879 Hyrum, UT $114,879 Lewiston, UT $114,879 Logan, UT $114,879 Mantua, UT $115,846 Mendon, UT $114,879 Millville, UT $114,879 Newton, UT $114,879

Paradise, UT $115,313 Park Valley, UT $111,283 Plymouth, UT $114,879 Portage, UT $114,879 Providence, UT $114,879 Richmond, UT $114,879 Riverside, UT $114,879 Smithfield, UT $114,879

Snowville, UT $114,879 Trenton, UT $114,879 Wellsville, UT $114,879 Willard, UT $116,491 Price, UT $113,900 Aneth, UT $120,001 Blanding, UT $127,230 Bluff, UT $118,054

Castle Dale, UT $113,900 Cisco, UT $127,230 Clawson, UT $113,900 Cleveland, UT $113,900 East Carbon, UT $113,900 Elmo, UT $113,900 Emery, UT $113,900 Ferron, UT $113,900

Green River, UT $113,900 Helper, UT $113,900 Huntington, UT $113,900 Kenilworth, UT $113,900 La Sal, UT $127,230 Mexican Hat, UT $118,054 Moab, UT $120,559 Lake Powell, UT $115,970

Montezuma Creek, UT $120,001 Monticello, UT $127,230 Monument Valley, UT $118,054 Orangeville, UT $113,900 Sunnyside, UT $113,900 Thompson, UT $120,373 Wellington, UT $113,900 Provo, UT $115,512

Aurora, UT $113,900 Axtell, UT $113,900 Centerfield, UT $113,900 Chester, UT $113,900 Delta, UT $113,900 Elberta, UT $114,110 Ephraim, UT $113,900 Eureka, UT $113,900

Fairview, UT $113,900 Fayette, UT $113,900 Fillmore, UT $113,900 Fountain Green, UT $113,900 Goshen, UT $114,110 Gunnison, UT $113,900 Hinckley, UT $113,900 Holden, UT $113,900

Kanosh, UT $113,900 Leamington, UT $113,900 Levan, UT $113,900 Lynndyl, UT $113,900 Manti, UT $113,900 Mayfield, UT $113,900 Meadow, UT $113,900 Mona, UT $113,900

Moroni, UT $113,900 Mount Pleasant, UT $113,900 Nephi, UT $113,900 Oak City, UT $113,900 Payson, UT $114,978 Redmond, UT $113,900 Salem, UT $114,978 Salina, UT $113,900

Santaquin, UT $114,755 Scipio, UT $113,900 Sigurd, UT $113,900 Spanish Fork, UT $114,867 Spring City, UT $113,900 Springville, UT $115,301 Mapleton, UT $115,078 Sterling, UT $113,900

Wales, UT $113,900 Richfield, UT $113,900 Alton, UT $118,376 Annabella, UT $113,900 Antimony, UT $113,900 Beaver, UT $113,900 Beryl, UT $119,864 Bicknell, UT $113,900

Boulder, UT $113,900 Bryce Canyon, UT $116,392 Cannonville, UT $116,392 Brian Head, UT $119,864 Cedar City, UT $119,864 Central, UT $119,864 Circleville, UT $113,900 Elsinore, UT $113,900

Enterprise, UT $119,864 Escalante, UT $115,970 Garrison, UT $113,900 Glendale, UT $118,376 Glenwood, UT $113,900 Greenville, UT $113,900 Greenwich, UT $113,900 Gunlock, UT $119,864

Hanksville, UT $113,900 Hatch, UT $117,260 Henrieville, UT $116,392 Hurricane, UT $119,864 Ivins, UT $119,864 Joseph, UT $113,900 Junction, UT $113,900 Kanab, UT $117,632

Kanarraville, UT $119,864 Kingston, UT $113,900 Koosharem, UT $113,900 La Verkin, UT $119,864 Leeds, UT $119,864 Loa, UT $113,900 Lyman, UT $113,900 Marysvale, UT $113,900

Milford, UT $113,900 Minersville, UT $113,900 Modena, UT $119,864 Monroe, UT $113,900 Mount Carmel, UT $118,376 Newcastle, UT $119,864 New Harmony, UT $119,864 Orderville, UT $118,376

Panguitch, UT $113,900 Paragonah, UT $113,900 Parowan, UT $116,876 Duck Creek Village, UT $118,376 Rockville, UT $119,864 Bryce, UT $116,392 Santa Clara, UT $119,864 Sevier, UT $113,900

Springdale, UT $119,864 Saint George, UT $119,864 Summit, UT $116,876 Teasdale, UT $113,900 Toquerville, UT $119,864 Torrey, UT $113,900 Tropic, UT $116,392 Virgin, UT $119,864

Washington, UT $119,864 Pine Valley, UT $119,864 Veyo, UT $119,864 Dammeron Valley, UT $119,864 Hildale, UT $118,959 Altamont, UT $119,988 Altonah, UT $119,988 American Fork, UT $115,301

Alpine, UT $121,067 Eagle Mountain, UT $114,433 Draper, UT $120,497 Bingham Canyon, UT $120,707 Duchesne, UT $116,938 Ogden, UT $116,491 Bear River City, UT $114,879 Brigham City, UT $115,636

Cache Junction, UT $114,879 Clarkston, UT $114,879 Collinston, UT $114,879 Corinne, UT $114,879 Cornish, UT $114,879 Deweyville, UT $114,879 Eden, UT $116,169 Bluebell, UT $119,988

Bonanza, UT $119,988 South Jordan, UT $120,819 Bountiful, UT $121,352 Cedar Valley, UT $117,074 Centerville, UT $121,141 Clearfield, UT $116,491 Coalville, UT $120,633 Croydon, UT $117,843

Dugway, UT $116,814 Dutch John, UT $119,988 Echo, UT $118,649 Farmington, UT $120,707 Fort Duchesne, UT $116,938 Fruitland, UT $116,144 Garden City, UT $114,879 Grantsville, UT $119,740

Hanna, UT $119,988 Heber City, UT $118,004 Henefer, UT $118,723 Ibapah, UT $116,169 Jensen, UT $116,938 Kamas, UT $120,745 Kaysville, UT $118,116 Laketown, UT $114,879

Lapoint, UT $119,988 Layton, UT $116,057 Lindon, UT $115,512 Lehi, UT $114,978 Magna, UT $121,241 Saratoga Springs, UT $115,400 Manila, UT $119,988 Midvale, UT $121,241

Midway, UT $121,600 Morgan, UT $118,401 Mountain Home, UT $119,988 Myton, UT $116,938 Neola, UT $119,988 North Salt Lake, UT $121,352 Oakley, UT $120,087 Hill Afb, UT $116,491

Orem, UT $115,512 Park City, UT $121,600 Peoa, UT $121,600 Pleasant Grove, UT $121,166 Randlett, UT $116,938 Randolph, UT $114,879 Riverton, UT $117,992 Roosevelt, UT $116,938

Roy, UT $116,491 Rush Valley, UT $116,628 Sandy, UT $121,030 Stockton, UT $116,355 Tabiona, UT $119,988 Talmage, UT $119,988 Tooele, UT $118,401 Syracuse, UT $116,057

Tridell, UT $119,988 Vernal, UT $119,988 Vernon, UT $113,900 West Jordan, UT $120,918 Wallsburg, UT $114,755 Wendover, UT $114,110 Whiterocks, UT $119,988 Woodruff, UT $114,879

Woods Cross, UT $121,352 Herriman, UT $118,004 Salt Lake City, UT $121,352

Category Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Category Development Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$105,183

Average $118,748/year

$128,727

$8,765

Average $9,896/month

$10,727

$2,023

Average $2,284/week

$2,476

$51

Average $57/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,727	$10,727	$2,476	$62
Average	$118,748	$9,896	$2,284	$57
25th Percentile	$105,183	$8,765	$2,023	$51

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